Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Great location!

8.9

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 10 bunk beds x 10
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
US$32 per night
Price US$95
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Backpackers Alajuela is a beautiful hostel located in Alajuela Town Centre. It boasts free Wi-Fi, a on-site restaurant and a free shuttle service to the airport, a 5-minute drive away. The property offers bright private suites with beautiful views of the city. The spacious air-conditioned rooms feature hypoallergenic linens and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. The property also has a restaurant that serves international cuisine like pizza and pasta. There is TV room and a furnished terrace. The tour desk can help arrange activities to local attractions like Paos Volcano, a 30-minute drive away. Guests can also explore the restaurants and sights located within a 5-minute walk of Alajuela Backpackers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Options with:

    • City view

    • Mountain view

    • Terrace

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 10 bunk beds
Shared dormitory room
484 feet²
Bath
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet paper
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$32 per night
Price US$95
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Max adults: 2
US$23 per night
Price US$68
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$13 per night
Price US$38
Excluded: 13 % VAT
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Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$22 per night
Price US$65
Excluded: 13 % VAT
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Suite
We have 1 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Private suite
323 feet²
Bath
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$69 per night
Price US$207
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$72 per night
Price US$216
Excluded: 13 % VAT
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Max adults: 2
US$60 per night
Price US$180
Excluded: 13 % VAT
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Max adults: 2
US$63 per night
Price US$189
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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  • discount may be available
Double Room with Private Bathroom
We have 4 left
  • 1 double bed
Room
269 feet²
Bath
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$40 per night
Price US$121
Excluded: 13 % VAT
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Max adults: 2
US$42 per night
Price US$127
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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  • discount may be available
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
Bed in dormitory
377 feet²
Mountain view
City view
Air conditioning
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$14 per night
Price US$41
Excluded: 13 % VAT
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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
Bed in dormitory
377 feet²
City view
Bath
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$14 per night
Price US$41
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 5 left
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
Bed in dormitory
323 feet²
Mountain view
City view
Bath
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$14 per night
Price US$42
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 6 left
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
Bed in dormitory
323 feet²
Mountain view
City view
Bath
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$14 per night
Price US$43
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jackson
    Canada Canada
    “The location is pretty good! Very close to the airport, and also close to the Tuasa bus terminal to San Jose, which only spend 725 (1.5 US dollars) one-way. Their shuttle service is also very good, the earliest bus is at 4:10 a.m., which is...”
  • Lenka
    Slovakia Slovakia
    “i stayed for 5 nights and honestly i didn't expect much for the price, but the hostel exceeded my expectations. it was always clean and quite comfortable. the location is amazing, close to bus stations, restaurants, atms, groceries. the staff is...”
  • Rachel
    Canada Canada
    “I like the clean facilities, closeness to the airport and free shuttle and was really thrilled to find find Micheal at the front desk. He is such a lovely guy.”
  • Ewelina
    Poland Poland
    “I'm happy I chose this place. I was a bit afraid after reading comments from previous guests but the hostel was really great and I don't get these comments at all (probably other guests visited it in its worse time :P). The room was big and comfy....”
  • Mackenzie
    Germany Germany
    “Free shuttle to the airport is really helpful especially the hostel is rather cheap”
  • Annalena
    Germany Germany
    “perfect place if you want to go to the airport, not much around, dorms are good enough for the purpose:) Upstairs is a cute restaurant and downstairs a pool table where you can spend the time before your flight Shuttle service!”
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The rooms were large. The rooftop bar was convenient and had freat views. The free shuttle to airport was great”
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Central to the mall and shops nearby Staff were a helpful and enabled us to extend our stay”
  • Kimberly
    Canada Canada
    “The location is perfect for a stopover. There was confusion with their free shuttle service from the airport but when I called they asked me to wait and sent some one to pick me up. The restaurant/bar on location was convenient.”
  • Karen
    Portugal Portugal
    “I felt safe as a solo female traveller and it was clean and has a great restaurant in it.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Los Olivos
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern

House rules

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the shuttle is only available from 04:10 until 22:00.

Guests who ask about pickup service are requested to inform the property at least 24 hours in advance of their expected arrival time.

Please inform Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.